Psalm 141:1-3 (NLT): “O Lord, I am calling to you. Please hurry! Listen when I cry to you for help! Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering. Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.” These verses deeply moved me as I…
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Romans 12:19 (NLT) “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the Lord.” When we are wronged, it’s natural to feel the urge to inflict punishment on those who hurt us. Many of us imagine revenge…
Read moreThrough the Red Sea: The Difference God Makes
Psalm 136:14-15 (NLT): “He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever. But he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.” This passage is a powerful reminder of God’s enduring love and protection. He led Israel safely through the Red Sea while Pharaoh and his army, pursuing…
Read moreThe Power of Your Thoughts: Guarding Your Mind to Please God
Genesis 6:5-6 (NLT) says: “The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil. So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them and put them on the earth. It broke his heart.” This verse stopped me in my…
Read moreThe Joy and Blessings of Fearing the Lord
Psalm 128:1-4 (NLT) says: “How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labour. How joyful and prosperous you will be! Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they…
Read moreLetting God Build the House
Psalm 127:1 (NLT) says, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” This verse has made me reflect deeply on life and the many things we strive to achieve. One consistent prayer in my life has been thanking God for creating us to be completely dependent on Him. He designed…
Read moreBreaking Free into God’s Purpose
Psalm 124:7 NLT says, “We escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap. The trap is broken, and we are free!” This verse beautifully captures my testimony of freedom and deliverance. I have always loved God, loved serving Him, and cherished being in His house. However, for many years, I wasn’t free to fully live…
Read moreForever, Through Love and Commitment
Hosea 2:19-20 NLT“[19] I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. [20] I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord.” A few weeks ago, I went shopping with my best friend of 14 years. She was…
Read moreLearning to Believe in Love: A Journey with God as My Father
Today I want to be completely honest with you. Yesterday, I spoke about knowing God as my protector, and that’s a truth I hold deeply in my heart. I have no doubt that God shields me. But there’s an area I really struggle with, and that’s accepting that God loves me. It’s not that I…
Read moreGuarding My Focus: Embracing Holiness and Friendships that Honour God
Growing up, modesty wasn’t something imposed on me—it was simply part of who I was. Even as a child, I didn’t like exposing my arms. My mum would wonder why, especially since she’d buy me lovely tops, but I would always layer them with sweaters. This habit wasn’t forced; it just felt more comfortable and…
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